Little kids don’t need anything fancy to get interested in reading. They require only a willing parent and a book or two.But sometimes literary bells...

August 1, 2017

Woof! Bounce! Meow!

By Kaitlin Ungs

Kaitlin Ungs is a 20-something Midwest gal who loves kids, the outdoors, travel, art, and books of all kinds. Find her and her social media at kaitlinungs.com.

Is there anything better than a fluffy friend? Pets can teach valuable lessons to kids, like the importance of kindness, sharing, responsibilities and even loss. They’re also darn cute. Crack these books open to explore not just the wacky adventures of adorable creatures, but also how kids should act around animals.

The Best Days Are Dog Days

A day in the life never looked so fun. This captivating picture book draws darling parallels between a sweet French bulldog and its little girl owner throughout the day.

Both need to eat, play, bathe and stretch. Bonus: Gouache watercolor illustrations give this book a hipster-y, handmade feel.

Let your kid practice counting skills and descriptive words by looking at a cast of adorable, adoptable dogs — all at the pound.

You’ll also find many opportunities for fun sound effects and actions with words like whimpery, snuggly and wagging. Watch out: This story might even make you want to head to the shelter to see if your perfect match is there!